CVOR Technologist
Corpus Christi, TX
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Shift: Days | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
 

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification — mandatory
• CVOR / Open-Heart Surgery scrubbing experience — mandatory
• Experience assisting with cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and cardiovascular surgical instrumentation
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity CVOR setting
• Willingness to participate in scheduled on-call rotations
• Ability to report to the facility within the required call-back response time
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Surgical Procedures

Candidates should have relevant experience with cardiovascular procedures such as:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Aortic aneurysm repair
• Vascular surgical procedures
• Open-heart surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Set up surgical instruments, sterile supplies, and specialized CVOR equipment.
• Scrub and assist cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart and vascular procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments, sutures, and surgical supplies to the surgical team.
• Assist with surgical counts and equipment preparation according to facility protocols.
• Collaborate with circulating RNs, anesthesia providers, and perfusionists.
• Maintain competency in cardiovascular surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Follow hospital infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency surgical cases when assigned to call.

Specialized Equipment:

• Cardiovascular surgical instruments
• Heart-lung bypass equipment
• Endoscopic vein harvesting equipment
• Cell saver
• Surgical microscopes
• Specialty cardiovascular equipment

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Regular Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Shift Hours: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Thursday Call: Some coverage required
• Monthly Call: Approximately 10–12 call days per month
• Weekend Call: Rotating among team members
• Call-Back: Must meet the facility's established response-time requirement